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Iowa Central team offers yard raking this Saturday

The Iowa Central Community College women’s basketball team is looking for some yards in need of raking. The team is planning a community service day on Saturday. As part of its service day, the team wants to rake leaves for senior citizens, the disabled or anyone else who needs a helping hand. To get an address on the list for the team, contact Kelby Homeister at (515) 574-1342 or at homeister@iowacentral.edu.

Friends of Library book sale is this week

The Friends of the Fort Dodge Public Library fall book sale is this week. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. On Friday, customers can fill a bag with books for $3. On Saturday, anything that they can fit in a bag will cost $1.

American Legion breakfast is Nov. 5 in Livermore

LIVERMORE— Sons of the American Legion Omelet Breakfast will be 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday in the Livermore American Legion basement. The breakfast will include omelets, homemade cinnamon rolls, milk, juice and coffee. Dine-in or to-go orders will be accepted. The cost is $10 per person.

KYL offers Spice of the Month Club

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library invites you to add some spice to your life with the KYL Spice of the Month Club. We will be featuring sage starting on Friday. Samples will be available throughout the month while supplies last. This is a fun way to explore different cultures and flavors. Each month there will be a featured herb or spice. A limited number of kits will be available each month with a small sample, information about the spice, and a couple recipes to try.

FDFD to hold open house

The renovations at the Fort Dodge firehouse will be displayed Sunday during an open house. The open house will begin at 10 a.m. in the firehouse, 1515 Central Ave.

Salvation Army announces dates for Christmas assistance signup

The Salvation Army of Fort Dodge will hold Christmas assistance signups next week. Anyone in need is welcome to stop by the office at 126 N. Seventh St. Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Those applying for assistance (toys, clothing, and food) will need to bring with them a photo ID, proof of residency within Webster County (i.e., a piece of current mail), and Social Security cards for everyone in the household who’d be receiving assistance. After signing up, those who’ve registered will be able to stop back by the office Dec. 21 - 22 to pick up ...